Lalla Rookh vs Poetical works of Robert Bridges: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English poetry, Poetry

Cover of Lalla Rookh

Lalla Rookh Thomas Moore · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.6 296 pages · ≈ 5 h 29 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Poetical works of Robert Bridges

Poetical works of Robert Bridges Robert Seymour Bridges · 1898 ★★★★☆ 3.8 484 pages · ≈ 8 h 58 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Lalla Rookh is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 8 for Poetical works of Robert Bridges.

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